Monday Night Open Thread

One of my favorite movies when I was young was Mary Poppins. And, yes, I’m old enough to have seen it in the theaters on it’s first run.

I don’t remember it being quite like this, though.

[The YouTube]

There’s a long drawn-out story as to why this was on my mind. Not just the movie, but the Scary Mary aspect of it. Long story. For another time. Maybe.

Anyway, it was what was on my mind. Since it’s Monday Night Open Thread, we actually want to know what’s on your mind?

Who wants to start?

And He Misses the Days When CNN Was

CNN’s Jeff Zucker accused Fox News of being “state run TV“.

Possibly. Although, unlike CNN, at least its a tool of the AMERICAN government.

Cold Like Hillary Shaking Hands With Trump Cold

[The Logistics of Living in Antarctica] (Viewer #831,707)

I can’t believe they made it all the way through without a single “The Thing” reference.

Link of the Day: The Only People Affected by This Are Zookeepers

[High Praise! to NewsBiscuit]

Don’t worry, there are still loads more rhinos

BONUS LINK:

(true story)
BOLTON’S BACK!

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[Think you have a link that’s IMAO-worthy? Send it to harvolson@gmail.com. If I use your link, you will receive High Praise! (assuming you remember to put your name in the email)]

Icebreaker: What Is the Longest Word You Know?

Having finished “The 25 most popular icebreaker questions based on four years of data” and enjoyed the results, I’m moving on to a new list:

76 Fun Icebreaker Questions (Not all of which will be used, since some are either/or questions, which are boring.)

Your mission: answer the question in the comments with a good story.

If you don’t have a good story, you are encouraged to make one up.

What is the longest word you know?

Cat.

Anything else, I look up on Google, or just smile & nod if someone else says it.

Duck Season, Wabbit Season, Gun Gwabber Season

[High Praise! to The Daily Gouge]

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Straight Line of the Day: Most Surprising Item Paid for by the New Budget Bill…

Works like this: I feed you Moon Nukers a straight line, and you hit me with a punch line in the comments.

Most surprising item paid for by the new budget bill

The Illustrated Frank J: There’s Reality, and Then There’s That Noise Squeaking out of Your Face Hole

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In a Way, There Will Be No Surprises in Walmart

Walmart stores around the country will be deploying autonomous scanning robots to help manage their inventory.

All dressed in cutoff shorts, flannel shirts, and flip-flops.